Carrier-Mediated Transport

question 28

Multiple Choice

Carrier-mediated transport

• A)Involves a specific membrane protein that functions as a carrier molecule
• B)Always involves the movement of substances against a concentration gradient
• C)Always requires the direct expenditure of energy
• D)Both involves a specific membrane protein that functions as a carrier molecule and always involves the movement of substances against a concentration gradient are correct
• E)All of the choices are correct

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